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Published on May 19, 2016

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

KY School Librarians Speak

#IWishMyLegislatorsKnew
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Students are excited about the books they read from my library!

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A full-time librarian and support of the library leads to student achievement.

School libraries are sometimes the only place a child will be given books and access to technology. They should be required and properly funded.

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School Librarians are constantly looking for new and innovative ways to engage and challenge students.

The school library is the heart of the school!
It is NOT just a book repository. It is a busy hub where students read, learn, research, and play and where teachers get the resources they need to be successful.

School Librarians create lovers of reading.

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When legislators vote in favor of school libraries, their impact is larger than they might realize.

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School library positions across the state are being reduced despite research which consistently shows that full-time, certified school librarians have a positive impact on student achievement (regardless of other factors).

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Librarians are focused on integrating technology in meaningful ways such as: coding with students, managing innovative service projects and makerspaces, pioneering 3-D printer projects, creating multimedia presentations, facilitating inquiry projects and processes, managing special programming initiatives, writing/winning grants, and above all, fostering a love of reading!

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Librarians make significant contributions to literacy, contribute to a positive school culture, provide a central gathering place, and promote cohesiveness in the building.

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A librarian is not just someone who checks out books, shelves or reads a story. He/she plays an integral part in preparing our students to be career and college ready.

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Students
DEPEND on having
GREAT books
to read!

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Librarians are lifelong learners and curious by nature and share that with their students every day.

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Even though Kentucky has a law that says each school will employ a certified school librarian, not all schools comply.

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Without school libraries, 21st century projects and skills are a dream, not a reality.

School librarians are information specialists and collaborate with teachers in all K-12 content areas.

All schools NEED a full time, certified school librarian.

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Everyday, Kentucky School Librarians are teaching content aligned to the Kentucky Core Academic Standards.

For many students, their school library is their ONLY library.

Many students do not have a computer or internet access at home.

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That many of my library’s books are being “loved to death” and I can’t afford to replace them…

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One librarian cannot effectively support more than one school.

Many of my students have NO books at home - that is why the school library is so very important.

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There's more to libraries than just a place to check out books.

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Printed books are still relevant to many students.

My students LOVE our library and would be very lost without it! Many have told me in an anonymous survey that the library is their favorite place in the building. I welcome all groups/cliques in the library. No one is excluded.

How busy my library really is.

How the library provides resources for all students.

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. . . what it is like to spend a day - or a week - in our shoes.

School librarians need ongoing and relevant professional learning opportunities.

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